Reader's view: Courthouse protest was against injustice

Midland Daily News

Published
7:00 am EDT, Thursday, September 6, 2018

To the editor:

President Donald Trump separated immigrant children from their families, resulting in trauma, some of the children being abused, including sexually, actually dying as a result. The United States and the world knew Trump's cruelty was an abuse of power. Midlanders, like many others across the country, protested at their courthouse, which is supposed to be a symbol of justice for the people, not a device of corporate manipulations. Trump arrogantly tried to blame his actions on other administrations.

Area Republicans are using the same gas lighting in their political campaigns, completely out of touch with the people, even using this protest against inhumanity as a cornerstone of their campaigns. It's wrong to suggest the intent of the people was to disrupt the dedication of the courthouse, when many didn't even know about it, let alone being able to hear praying when they were on the other side of the block. It's ironic that a courthouse protest against injustice is being used against the people it's supposed to serve and protect.